WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Embattled Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, who is facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against him, has resigned from the board of directors of the film production company that he co-founded.
The Weinstein Company (TWC) had removed Weinstein as its chairman on October 8, shortly after the allegations were first reported, but he had continued until Tuesday as a board member.
TWC, which is one of the largest film studios in North America, was founded in New York City by Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob in 2005.
The influential company had produced a number of Oscar-winning films, including Shakespeare in Love, Silver Linings Playbook, Django Unchained, The King's Speech and The Artist. Weinstein owns more than 20 percent of his company's stock.
More than 40 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, including rape, groping and harassment, but the producer denied any allegations of non-consensual relationships.
The latest in the series surfaced on Tuesday when Canadian actress Larissa Gomes revealed her experience to The Times.
She said Weinstein asked her to bare her chest and tried to kiss her on the lips in a Toronto hotel 17 years ago when she was working on the Miramax-produced teen flick 'Get Over It.'
NYPD and London Police are investigating some of the claims against the the 65-year old movie mogul, who has reportedly been at a rehabilitation center in Arizona.
He has been expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and BAFTA, while Amazon cut ties with TWC over two projects.
Copyright RTT News/dpa-AFX
© 2017 AFX News